Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Minnie Carol Ragan

Minnie Carol Ragan

Mar 6, 2017

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Windsor Forest Baptist Church.

Thelma Riley Doyle

Thelma Riley Doyle

Mar 3, 2017

Second Lt. U.S. Army Cadet Nurse, Thelma Riley Doyle, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born February 11, 1925, in Pleasant Run, Ohio. She was predeceased by her husband, Ben Doyle, son in law, Wade Bosarge, as well as her grandsons, Jeremiah and Daniel Bray. A graduate of Mt. Healthy High School and the Deaconess School of Nursing,...

Vivian Mobley "Billie"

Vivian Mobley "Billie"

Mar 2, 2017

Vivian Anderson Mobley "Billie" died peacefully at Spanish Oaks Retreat on March 2, 2017 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 86. Vivian is survived by her children, Stephen and Ginny Mobley, of Woodstock, GA., Jane and Eddie Smart, of Savannah, Ga., Mark and Deborah Mobley, of Savannah, Ga.; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, a sister, Hazel Anderson Stanley of...

Ester Mcbride

Ester Mcbride

Feb 28, 2017

Family has entrusted Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C.Baker Chapel for making arrangements.

Ruth Tucker

Ruth Tucker

Feb 28, 2017

Ruth Diane Tucker, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Savannah Square in Savannah, Georgia. By her side was her husband of 55 years, Ray Bryant Tucker. Ruth was born on October 7, 1934 in Washington, DC to Rose and Golden Hollister. Following her studies at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, Ruth pursued a career as an...

John James Chokos

John James Chokos

Feb 28, 2017

John James Chokos, age 81, left us in the evening of February 27, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty Hill Chokos, and children, James Chokos (Sia), Ruth Chokos, Julie Peters (George), Kim Aikens (Mike) and Nicole Richardson (Stephen). He was a delightful and entertaining pappou to Alexis, Mackenzie, Chase, Colton, Amber and Stephanie and godfather to Christine,...

Ronald Wallace Hagins

Ronald Wallace Hagins

Feb 28, 2017

Ronald Wallace Hagins, 71, of Savannah and husband of Sue Hagins, passed away, Tuesday, February 28th, at his home. He was born in Savannah on December 19, 1945, the son of the late Wally Hagins and Corinne Turner Schuler. Ronald was a longtime member of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Committee and a member of the Friendly Sons. He was...

Martha Jo Howe

Martha Jo Howe

Feb 23, 2017

Martha Jo Howe passed into Heaven through Jesus Christ on Feb 22, 2017. Jo Howe was born in 1923, in Ohoopee, Ga. Her parents were Charles Wesley Brewer, and Zadie Sue Brewer. She had 2 sisters, Mazie Brewer Augley, and Sibyl Brewer Kemmerlin, and a brother, "Bo" Brewer. She grew up in Fairfax, S.C., and graduated from Fairfax High School...

Gloria L. Walden

Gloria L. Walden

Feb 22, 2017

Gloria L. Walden, 67, of Fleming, GA. died Tuesday February 21, 2017 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was born in Claxton, GA. but lived most of her life in Savannah, GA. She was a loving Mother, grandmother, caring person with a big heart known as NaNa. She was known as mother to many people. She was preceded in...

James A. Holloway

James A. Holloway

Feb 21, 2017

James Alexander Holloway tragically died Sunday February 19, 2017 leaving his family bereft. He is survived by his father James Lyon Holloway, mother Marian Graham Holloway, his sister Patricia "Trish" Graham, and his nieces Scarlette and Cecilia, and nephew Sebastian who is Cecilia's twin brother. His many aunts and uncles, and many, many cousins from Savannah to San Francisco all...

Marvin Edwin Brown,

Marvin Edwin Brown,

Feb 20, 2017

Marvin Edwin Brown,Sr.,92, of Savannah and husband of Mary Jacqueline Tucker Brown, died, Sunday, February 19th, 2017 at Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 10, 1924, the son of the late, Fred A., Sr., and Jessie Mae Barton Brown. Marvin served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving a Purple Heart Medal. Marvin was a...

Betty Frances Lucken

Betty Frances Lucken

Feb 19, 2017

Betty Futch Lucken, 101, of Wilmington Island, Ga., died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Buckingham South where she was a resident over the past 3 years. Betty's life covered the last century, having been born NOVEMBER 11TH,1915 in Tattnall County, Georgia to Allie Milton Futch and William G. Futch. Known for her comical ways and quick humor, her early years,...

Ruby Edwards Neesmith

Ruby Edwards Neesmith

Feb 18, 2017

Ruby Edwards Neesmith, age 88, of Port Wentworth passed away on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at home. A native of Emanuel County, she was the daughter of Harvey C. Edwards and Lottie Parrish Edwards. She was Married to James Archie Neesmith, Jr. for 69 years prior to his death in 2013. Ruby was a long-time member of the Port Wentworth...

Charles David Moody

Charles David Moody

Feb 17, 2017

Charles David Moody, 81, of Savannah, GA. died February 15, 2017 at Riverview Health Rehab. Funeral Service will be 10 am Saturday at Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Savannah, GA. 31406. Interment will follow at Greenwich cemetery. Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert c. Baker Chapel Savannah, GA. 31406 912-927-1999

Michael Jervis

Michael Jervis

Feb 17, 2017

Michael Jervis, 64, of Savannah, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Savannah, Georgia and loved his family dearly. He was a very artistic person, with interest in painting, photography and poetry. He had formerly managed several retail stores, including Burger King, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Rugged Warehouse, and...

Jonathan Rivera

Jonathan Rivera

Feb 16, 2017

Jonathan Rivera, 35, of Port Wentworth, GA, Died in his home on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. He was born in Springfield, MA on February 19, 1981 to his parents; Jorge A. Rivera and Nancy Oquendo Gonzalez. He grew up between Springfield, MA and Westminster, VT where he attended school. Jonathan Attended Kurn Hattin in Westminster, VT for four years, where...

Jeffery J. Stanton

Jeffery J. Stanton

Feb 15, 2017

Jeffery John Stanton, 58, of Eden passed away Tuesday, February 14th, 2017. A native of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Jeff was raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was the son of Bonnie Devries and Thomas C. Stanton. Jeff was a veteran of the US Army, a member of The Fellowship Assembly of God and was employed with ACC Construction. Survivors include his...

Elefair "Fairy" Dossey

Elefair "Fairy" Dossey

Feb 13, 2017

Elefair (Fairy) Dossey, 94, of Savannah and widow of Brooks Dossey, died, Saturday at her home. She was born in Coffee County, the daughter of the late John and Elefair Hutto Graves. Fairy and her husband operated Dossey's Used Furniture for many years. She loved fishing and gardening until her health wouldn't allow it. She especially loved her large family....

Dicky Leon) Allen

Dicky Leon) Allen

Feb 11, 2017

Dicky (Cecil Leon) Allen, 71, of Richmond Hill, GA passed peacefully late February 9, 2017 at Hospice House Savannah. He loved his life, his family, his friends and especially loved being Pappa to his twin grandsons, who lived with him, Eric and Joseph Nyberg. He was born January 20, 1946 in Savannah, GA to the late Cecil and Luvenia Allen....

Billy Fred Compton

Billy Fred Compton

Feb 10, 2017

Billy Fred Compton, 91, of Savannah, passed away at Azalealand Nursing Home, Thursday, Feb 9, 2017. Billy was born Dec 11, 1925 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Bill and Clara Compton. Billy was a graduate of Pikeville College in 1947 with his Business Degree and went to work at the Modern Appliance Company in Pikeville as a salesman and...